Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health PRN

Pay: DOE

$110 - $125 (DOE) PER VISIT plus mileage

Areas: Albuquerque Rio Rancho and areas in Sandoval County

Organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function prevent disability following disease injury or loss of a body part and helps patients reach maximum performance levels. Evaluates records and reports on patient addition physical therapy is required to perform comprehensive at-home evaluations and maintain an open line of communication with patients family members and caregivers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Successful completion of Physical Therapy Program approved by the AmericanPhysical Therapy Association

NM State Physical Therapist license

2 years experience working in home health preferred

CPR and first aid certification

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Excellent communication and time-management skills

Demonstrated ability to document accurately using charting software

Excellent communication skills

Must be detail oriented flexible and organized

Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient employee and company proprietary information and

Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients families and other employees at all levels

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assesses clients needs and develops plans for therapy that meets identified needs.

Administers and performs therapeutic interventions with clients.

Examines patients medical histories testing and measuring their strength range of motion balance coordination posture muscle performance respiration and motor function

Meets the patients goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results determining treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.

Maintains patients self-esteem privacy and confidentiality of personal information.

Provides patients with opportunities for independence and choice consistent with their care plans.

Evaluates effects of therapy treatments by observing charting and evaluating patients progress providing medically necessary treatment plan and modifications

Notifies physician of changes processes orders.

Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records according to accepted regulatory corporate and professional guidelines. Records daily treatment charges per corporate procedures.

Provides direct consultation with physician and/or interdisciplinary team members; receives and shares information.

Provides training on programs adaptive equipment and other interventions.

Utilize and supervise therapy assistants as outlined by Federal and State regulations and documents appropriately in the clinical record. Utilizes appropriate bag techniques and standard precautions.

Follows infection control and safety control standards when using equipment

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above-mentioned position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.